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Prayer flags used by the people of Bhutan to bring prosperity and good fortune.
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Kim is a freelance writer based in New Zealand. She has a B.A. (Hons) in History and an M.A. in Chaos and Complexity Science. Her special interests include the exploration of the early modern world and the history of science.
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APA Style
Martins, K. (2019, March 14). Bhutanese Prayer Flags. World History Encyclopedia. https://www.worldhistory.org/image/10184/bhutanese-prayer-flags/
Chicago Style
Martins, Kim. "Bhutanese Prayer Flags." World History Encyclopedia, March 14, 2019. https://www.worldhistory.org/image/10184/bhutanese-prayer-flags/.
MLA Style
Martins, Kim. "Bhutanese Prayer Flags." World History Encyclopedia, 14 Mar 2019, https://www.worldhistory.org/image/10184/bhutanese-prayer-flags/.
